What to do if dark spots appear on the skin?

Experts say that the appearance of dark spots on the skin is most likely due to pigmentation caused by aging, but it may also be caused by pathological phenomena such as endocrine disorders and decreased liver function. In this case, active conditioning is necessary. From a clinical point of view, walnut sesame drink, black and white spot-removing powder, white duck spot-removing poplar, wolfberry and raw earth powder, spleen-strengthening spot-removing porridge, angelica and hawthorn tea, pig kidney spot-removing porridge, and Poria spot-removing soup are all good choices.

1. Walnut and sesame drink

30 grams of walnuts, 20 grams of sesame seeds, 200 ml each of milk and soy milk, and appropriate amount of white sugar. Grind walnut kernels and sesame seeds into fine powder, mix with milk and soy milk, boil and drink, add sugar for taste, divide into 2 portions, 1 portion each in the morning and evening, 1 dose per day. It can replenish deficiency, promote body fluid and moisten the intestines, moisturize the skin and eliminate blemishes.

2. Black and white spot removal

10 grams of black fungus and 5 grams of white fungus. Grind both ears into fine powder, take 5g each time, 3 times a day, drink with Ji'antang Jingtiao honey water, for 1 month. It can eliminate blood stasis and spots, moisturize and nourish the skin.

3. White duck eliminates spotted poplar

1 white duck, 200 grams of yam, 100 grams of raw earth, 30 grams of wolfberry, and appropriate amount of seasoning. Remove the hair and bones of the white duck, wash it, apply salt, pepper and rice wine inside and outside the duck, sprinkle with green onion and ginger, marinate for about 1 hour, then cut into cubes; slice the yam. Wrap the raw earth in cloth and place it at the bottom of a bowl. Then add yam, wolfberry and diced duck. Steam it in a steamer and take 2-3 doses per week. It can nourish the liver and kidneys, nourish yin and eliminate spots.

4. Lycium barbarum and Radix Rehmanniae

100 grams of wolfberry and 30 grams of rehmannia. Roast wolfberry and raw earth, grind into powder, mix well, take 10 grams each, 3 times a day, with warm water or white wine in appropriate amount, for 1 month. It can nourish the liver and kidneys and remove dark spots.

5. Spleen-strengthening and spot-removing porridge

30 grams of raw yam, 15 grams each of lotus rice and red bean, 10 grams each of raw coix seed, raw water chestnut and white hyacinth bean, 10 dates and 100 grams of rice. Boil all the herbs in water for 40 minutes, add in rice and cook into porridge. Divide into 2 portions and take in the morning and evening for one month. It can strengthen the spleen and soothe the liver, remove fat and eliminate spots.

6. Angelica Hawthorn Tea

10 grams each of angelica and hawthorn, 5 grams each of white moss and tribulus terrestris. Put all the medicines in a cup, pour in boiling water, seal and soak for 10-20 minutes, then drink as tea, 1 dose per day for 1 month. It can soothe the liver and strengthen the spleen, eliminate spots and resolve blood stasis.

7. Pig Kidney Spot-Removing Porridge

1 pair of pig kidneys, 100 grams of yam, 50 grams of coix seed, 200 grams of rice, and appropriate amount of salt. Remove the fascia from the pig kidney, wash it, cut it into cubes, add the other medicines, and cook it into porridge with rice and water. Season with salt and take it in two doses, one dose per day. It can nourish the kidney and spleen, remove blood stasis and eliminate spots.

8. Fuling Xiaoban Decoction

10 grams each of white Poria cocos, white silkworm, white chrysanthemum, and loofah, 20 grams of mother-of-pearl, 3 roses, and 10 red dates. Put the above medicines in a pot, add appropriate amount of water, boil and extract the juice, divide it into 2 portions, drink after meals, 1 dose per day, for 7-10 consecutive days. It can strengthen the spleen, eliminate spots, dispel wind and dredge meridians.